How to Identify a Phishing Email

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How to Identify a Phishing Email

• Phishing attempts happen 24/7, Stay informed with the following information to create a safer work environment.

• Phishing Emails come in many forms, please review the following example to get a better feel on how attackers may try to trick you.
• When hovering over a Link within an Email you will notice at the bottom left you will see a url or website link, you can use this to verify the link you are about to click will send you to the correct website. Attackers can trick you by showing what appears to be a legitimate website link but instead has been changed to a malware infested website. In this example you will notice the two website links do not match up meaning it could be a Phishing attempt. 

• Being able to identify Phishing attempts is an invaluable skill that could very well make you the hero of our organization.
   

• Attackers may also use AI Chat bots to gain information.

• These AI bots can pose as real people and lull you into a false sense of security.

• Lastly but most importantly, attackers can even disguise themselves as co workers or even your boss. Watch out for surprising emails from co workers asking for information or money, it may just be an attacker, confirming with a co worker in person is a good solution to sketchy Emails. This means you must always be sceptical and vigilant because attackers will do anything they can to steal, prod, and pry crucial information from you.